Berlin government funded 40 clubs for inaugural “Day of Club Culture”

by: Rugby Scruggs Oct 10, 2020 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on the live music industry. As shows continue to be prohibited, or granted permission to operate only within very strict guidelines, many legendary venues have been forced to close, most recently with Washington D.C.’s U Street Music Hall. Many aren’t willing …

Berlin Hosts ‘Day of Club Culture’ City-Wide Festival

Berlin has inaugurated its Day of Club Culture. On October 3rd, the 30th anniversary of the German reunification, a reported 40 clubs and collectives were granted €10,000 from the capital for their “years or decades of commitment to Berlin’s club culture.” The day saw a number of organized events as Berlin came alive with a city-wide …

Major Lazer, Eazi, Nicki Minaj, and K4MO share absurd visual for ‘Oh My Gawd’

by: Chris Stack Oct 10, 2020 Nigerian singer Mr. Eazi and Major Lazer along with Nicki Minaj and vocalist K4MO release the official music video for their blistering dancehall streamer, “Oh My Gawd.” Certainly a collaboration for the books, the music video simply blasts the absurdity out out of the water with a hilarious take on bringing a certain type of …

What So Not emerges from hiatus with new Run the Jewels remix teaser

by: Sami Weisband Oct 10, 2020 After taking the bulk of 2020 off to reenergize and recalibrate, What So Not took to Twitter to treat fans to a walk through of his new Run the Jewels remix that’s in the works. Breaking his longest period of radio silence with the new teaser, What So Not …

Epic D&B Livestream Alert: Bring Awareness to World Mental Health Day With The Prototypes

For this charity livestream set, punters might need to “strap in,” literally. D&B superheroes The Prototypes have teamed up with none other than British Airways for their special Legacy set benefitting World Mental Health Day which is today, October 10. Inspired by the title of their forthcoming album Ten Thousand Feet & Rising, tonight at 8pm …

Inukshuk Coins New Moniker Outwild, Releases Deluxe Edition of ‘Everbright’ EP

Toronto-based dance music talent Outwild returns to the release radar with an exciting deluxe edition of his highly-successful ‘Everbright’ EP. The DJ/producer’s original June-released six-track EP was met with widespread critical acclaim, enlisting several high-profile features from vocalist XYV, singer/songwriter Josh Bogert, and renowned electro-pop act The Ready Set. Known for quite some time by his previous Inukshuk moniker, the Canadian native’s …

Famba Talks Gaming, Favorite Synths, & New Single With Jake Tarry & Alex Hosking, “Know You Best”[Spinnin’ Records]

On the strength of his major label releases and crowd pleasing remixes, Famba has become one of Canada’s fastest rising talents. His first two major label releases, “Wish You Well (feat. Trove)” and “Swear to God” each went on to achieve Gold certified status in Canada, while his third release, “Storm (feat. Kara Mastro)” introduced …

DJ Xplicit Signs to Disco:Wax, Announces Track ‘Black and Blue’

NYC-based producer DJ Xplicit has recently released his new single ‘Black and Blue’ on Disco:wax and One Seven earlier this month. Designed with the dancefloor in mind, the lively track straddles the lines of house and pop music. Setting the stage for what’s to come, ‘Black and Blue’ effortlessly showcases DJ Xplicit’s undeniable studio talent. In addition to DJ Xplicit’s enticing soundscape, ‘Black …

Sub Focus and Wilkinson enchant on debut collaborative LP, ‘Portals’

by: Jessica Mao Oct 9, 2020 In their first-ever collaborative album, drum ‘n’ bass heavyweights Sub Focus and Wilkinson come together to deliver Portals. Preceded by three singles, “Just Hold On,” “Air I Breathe,” and “Illuminate,” the 11-track release is the culmination of a full month’s effort of writing and recording from the pair, who …

Leo Lauretti & Blue Harvest Collab For Massive Single, “Take Me Away” ft. Stephanie Collins [Elliptical Sun]

Born and raised in São Paulo, Leo Lauretti has successfully established himself as the fastest rising progressive-trance producer in the country. He’s been supported on massive shows like Above and Beyond’s Group Therapy, Ferry Corsten’s Corsten’s Countdown and Cosmic Gate’s Wake Your Mind, and has continued his winning streak in 2020 having reached Beatport’s Trance …